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Because he was the first founder of the kamauka shogun.

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Q: Why was Minamoto Yoritomo famous?
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Is Yoritomo Minamoto Minamoto no Yoritomo?

Asian names usually have the last name first and Yoritomo's last name would be Minamoto. So if you want to say it properly it would be Minamoto Yoritomo.


What was the name of Minamoto Yoritomo's government?

Minamoto Yoritomo's government was called 'Bafuku'


What is Minamoto no Yoritomo's birthday?

Minamoto no Yoritomo was born on May 9, 1147.


When was Minamoto no Yoritomo born?

Minamoto no Yoritomo was born on May 9, 1147.


What is a minamoto yoritomo?

Minamoto yoritomo was the first ever shogun in japan


What is the name of Minamoto Yoritomo's government?

Minamoto Yoritomo created the system of government called bakufu.


How old was Minamoto no Yoritomo at death?

Minamoto no Yoritomo died on February 9, 1199 at the age of 51.


Why is hojo masako famous?

Hojo Masako (1157-1223) was the wife of Minamoto Yoritomo. She was the mother to both Minamoto Yoriie and Minamoto Sanetomo. After Yoritomo's death in 1199, Masako was effectively in control of the country. She governed in the name of the Shogun (Whom she was responsible for naming).


Was minamoto yoritomo married?

yes


Who was the Shogun in Japan?

Minamoto Yoritomo


Why did yoritomo minamoto die?

Minamoto No Yoritomo committed harakire at his last mission to destroy 50 boats but he destroyed half of them then he was outnumbered.


How old is Minamoto no Yoritomo?

Minamoto no Yoritomo was born on May 9, 1147 and died on February 9, 1199. Minamoto no Yoritomo would have been 51 years old at the time of death or 868 years old today.